Question

Why are ions formed?

Group of answer choices

A.Because atoms have the same number of protons and electrons

B. Because atoms want 8 valence electrons

C. To make our lives difficult

D. Because atoms gained neutrons

Answer 1

B. Because atoms want 8 valence electrons

Step-by-step explanation:

Ions are formed because atoms want 8 valence electrons. Most atoms attain stability when they 8 electrons in their outermost shell.

This is the reason why they form ions.

• To form ions, atoms will gain or lose electrons or share them.
• This loss, gain, or sharing of electrons often lead to an atom become stable.
• One group of atoms, the noble gases, do not form ions readily
• They have complete numbers of electrons in their valence shells.
• So they do not gain, lose or share their electrons to form ions unlike the others.